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Together, we’re Celsius Holdings, Inc.— a global CPG company united by three powerhouse brands and one incredibly talented team.
At Celsius, we pride ourselves on empowering our people. Every employee has a stake in our success. We create a collaborative culture built on inclusivity, innovation, and a belief that great ideas can come from anywhere.
And we’re on our way to building something bigger: a category where energy isn’t just consumed, it’s lived—where performance meets personality, brand becomes community, and every can crack sparks a statement.
This is the future of modern energy. This is Celsius.
Ready to take your career to the next level? Join our team and redefine what it means to be energized.
Position Overview
As the Sr. Manager, Internal Controls, will be a core member of the Finance and Accounting team, responsible for building, strengthening, and embedding a robust internal control environment across the organization. This role will report to the VP of Accounting and will serve as the primary point of contact for internal audit and external audit matters, representing the Finance team and managing those relationships on its behalf.
The Sr. Manager, Internal Controls will own the risk and control matrix, lead control design and remediation efforts, drive the development of accounting and internal control policies, and partner with process owners across the business to build a scalable and effective control framework. This role requires strong technical accounting and controls knowledge, practical experience in a public company environment, and the credibility and communication skills to represent Finance effectively when interfacing with internal and external auditors.
In-Office: Based full-time at CELSIUS® Headquarters in Boca Raton, FL
People Management Responsibilities: Yes
Role Type: Full-Time
Requirements
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Experience: Minimum of 8 years of relevant experience in public accounting, internal audit, SOX compliance, accounting, or a related control focused role.
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Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
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Experience working in or with a public company SOX environment required.
- Prior experience with a Big 4 or large national public accounting firm required.
- CPA or CIA certification required.
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Strong understanding of internal controls over financial reporting, SOX requirements, control design principles, and financial reporting processes.
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Experience maintaining risk and control matrices, process narratives, control documentation, and SOX testing materials.
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Experience working with external auditors and internal audit providers.
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Strong project management and coordination skills, with the ability to manage timelines, follow up on open items, and drive accountability across multiple stakeholders.
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain control requirements clearly and practically.
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Strong attention to detail and ability to evaluate documentation for completeness, accuracy, and consistency.
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Experience using Workiva Controls or a similar governance, risk, and compliance platform, preferred.
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Experience supporting control design for new systems, process transformations, or acquisition integration, preferred.
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Knowledge of accounting policies, financial reporting risks, and public company governance expectations, preferred.
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Experience working in a fast paced, growing public company environment, preferred.
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Strong ownership and accountability.
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Practical judgment and problem solving.
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Ability to work cross functionally and influence without direct authority.
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Strong understanding of risk, controls, and financial reporting processes.
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Ability to balance compliance requirements with operational efficiency.
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Professional presence and credibility when representing Finance in interactions with external auditors, internal audit partners, and senior management.
Key Responsibilities
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Own and manage the company’s SOX compliance program on behalf of Finance, including scoping, planning, control documentation, issue tracking, and program-level reporting to the VP of Accounting and senior leadership.
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Own and maintain the company’s risk and control matrix, including updates for new processes, control changes, process improvements, and remediation activities.
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Partner proactively with process owners across Finance, Accounting, IT, Operations, HR, and Legal to assess control design, identify gaps, and develop practical, operationally sustainable control enhancements that strengthen the overall control environment.
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Support the development, review, and maintenance of accounting policies, control policies, and related procedures.
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Serve as Finance’s primary liaison to the external auditor for SOX-related matters, managing PBC requests, walkthroughs, evidence delivery, and audit status tracking — acting as the organized, knowledgeable interface that allows the Finance team to operate efficiently during audit periods.
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Manage the relationship with the company’s internal audit team on behalf of Finance, overseeing SOX testing coordination, timeline alignment, testing status review, and issue resolution — serving as the Finance team’s advocate and point of accountability in those interactions.
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Lead control deficiency evaluations from Finance’s perspective, including root cause analysis, severity assessment, remediation plan development, and management response preparation — ensuring Finance drives the narrative rather than reacting to audit findings.
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Drive continuous improvement of the internal control framework, proactively identifying control gaps, inefficiencies, and areas of elevated risk, and presenting actionable recommendations to the VP of Accounting.
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Help ensure control documentation remains accurate, complete, and aligned with current business processes and system changes.
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Serve as an internal controls advisor and resource to Accounting, Finance, and business partners, helping teams understand control expectations, design efficient controls into their processes, and build a culture of accountability and compliance from within.
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Assist with readiness activities for new systems, process changes, acquisitions, new accounting standards, and other business changes that may impact internal controls.
Benefits
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Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision benefits
- Long- and short-term disability
- Life insurance
- 10 Vacation days per year, subject to accrual policy
- 11 Company paid holidays
- 401(k) with Company match
- Identity theft and legal services
The base salary range for this position is dependent on experience and location. The final offer will be determined based on job-related knowledge, skills, and qualifications. This position may be eligible for other compensation, including bonuses and Restricted Stock Units (subject to company plans).
We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews.
Colorado Applicants: Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.
CELSIUS Holdings, Inc. celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all applicants without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws. If you require accommodations during the application process, please reach out to [email protected].
The above information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.
